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National No. 331

Cacnea

Cactus Pokémon

Plant
Generation III
0.4 m Size
51.3 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0331
Cacnea

Description

The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Hidden Ability

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.4 m / 1'31"
Weight 51.3 kg / 113.1 lbs
Color Green
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 35
Base experience 67
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Grass / Human-Like
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 35.2% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 47.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Cacnea
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Cacnea
French Cacnea
German Tuska
Spanish Cacnea
Italian Cacnea
Japanese サボネア Sabonea
Korean 선인왕 Seoninwang
Chinese 刺球仙人掌 Shāmònàiyà

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Cacnea lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this Pokémon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Poison Barb
Poison Barb
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Sticky Barb
Sticky Barb
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Cacnea
Cacnea
Nº331
Cacturne
Cacturne
Nº332 Cacnea · Lv. 32

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Cacnea

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
50
-
110 - 157
210 - 304
Attack
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Sp Attack.
85
+1 EV
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense Esp.
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Speed
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Total
335
+1 EV
-
-
Life
50
Lv 50: 110 - 157 Lv 100: 210 - 304
At.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
At. Esp. +1 EV
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df. Esp.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Vel.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
Total +1 EV
335

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Growth No.74 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 7
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Leech Seed No.73 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Pin Missile No.42 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 38
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 25
Hit 95%
Ingrain No.275 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Spikes No.191 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Needle Arm No.302 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Cotton Spore No.178 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Destiny Bond No.194 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Sucker Punch No.389 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Payback No.371 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Energy Ball No.412 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 42
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Bullet Seed No.331 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 30
Attack 25
Hit 100%
Power Trip No.681 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%